Recent blog posts about Alton ellis from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/altonellis/ 2013-05-18T08:42:08+01:00 text/html 2012-12-19T22:45:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4684155/december-2012-mix/
In L.A, you get to listen to reggae in December. [ the cover image is actually Augustus Pablo , a bit of bait-and-switch, since he isn't on this mix ] December 2012 Mix - "For The Right Time" 01 Johnny Osbourne and Earth, Roots & Water - Right, Right Time (197?) 02 The Charmers - I'm Back (1963) 03 Phyllis Dillon - Picture On The Wall (1971) 04 The Valentines - Blam [...]]]> text/html 2012-10-02T15:09:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4541485/el-plan-espiritual-de-aztln/
In the spirit of a new people that is conscious not only of its proud historical heritage but also of the brutal "gringo" invasion of our territories, we, the Chicano inhabitants and civilizers of the northern land of Aztln from whence came our forefathers, reclaiming the land of their birth and consecrating the determination of [...]]]> text/html 2012-09-05T13:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4488543/blu-and-exile-give-me-my-flowers-while-i/
Blu & Exile - Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them Dirty Science: 2012 Blu is the internet eras Nas: a profoundly natural and gifted lyricist who released a critically acclaimed debut, only to piss off fans with every subsequent release. Where the criticisms of Nas mostly revolve around his beat selection and supposed weak thematic directions, Blu has fallen down a more complicated wormhole. Not only do his fans complain about the production choices, but the actual sound quality of his music is an issue as well. Also the randomness [...]]]> text/html 2012-08-20T10:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4460225/christopher-ellis-live-at-jazz-cafe-london-sept-1/
Cristopher Ellis' latest single > > > 'Don't Change Your Number' > > > Produced by Damian and Stephen Marley ... Continue reading ’]]> text/html 2011-10-21T03:23:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3804410/some-reggae-to-chill-out-to/
I'm just over here drawing up some Ivy League Spins stickers for all of you lovely people, and thought I would share what I'm listening to. Here's a short playlist of what's blaring through my headphones. Enjoy: Prince Fatty - Bedroom Eyes Dub (ft. Natty) Prince Fatty - Need It (ft. Little Roy) Hugh Roy - Flashing My Whip [...]]]> text/html 2011-09-02T12:37:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3693748/get-ready-rocksteady-alton-ellis-and-the-flames-1966/
Fin 1965, Alton Ellis et Jackie Mittoo entrent en studio pour enregistrer le morceau " Get Ready Rocksteady ", le bassiste est absent et c'est l'organiste Jackie Mittoo qui hrite de la basse, mais n'arrivant pas suivre la rythmique ska il dcide de jouer down tempo. C'est ainsi que Alton Ellis et Jackie Mittoo transformrent accidentellement le ska en rocksteady . Alton Ellis grandit Trenchtown et forme rapidement un premier duo avec Eddie Perkins avec lequel il enregistre le single "Muriel" en 1959. Fort de ce [...]]]> text/html 2011-05-22T18:52:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3459845/sunday-dubs-10-featuring-dubmatix/
DUBMATIX - One of Canada's premiere dub, reggae & electro artist / producers & 2010 JUNO Award Winner for Best Reggae Recording. Having imprinted his name in the minds of reggae fans Worldwide with his debut release Champion Sound Clash in 2004, the Toronto-born producer is now firmly established as one of the top reggae producers worldwide - with three chart-topping releases, that includes the 2009 JUNO Nominated Renegade Rocker and the2010 JUNO Award Win for Best Reggae Recording plus International acclaim and a list of collaborations that include some [...]]]> text/html 2011-01-12T02:56:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3106964/third-world-band-teams-up-with-zojak-world-wide/
Third World Music Group in association with Zojak World Wide is pleased to present the release of Third World's 23rd album Patriots . Known as one of the greatest reggae bands of all time, this release celebrates over 3 decades of music from the group. Patriots is an album that spans eras and subgenres of reggae music with ease. Tracks like Front Door (featuring [...]]]> text/html 2010-06-30T16:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2660032/world-music-wednesday-alton-ellis-the-godfather-of-rocksteady/
By Sweet Sound of Sunrise When I think of world music, I generally think of songs sung in different languages, often over melodies strange to inexperienced ears. But this isn't the case this week. In fact, does this count as cheating? This week's pick comes from Jamaica, home to its own distinct musical genres and legends like Bob Marley. However, this isn't about him, or even reggae, which is arguably the most popular Jamaican genre on an international level. This is about [...]]]> text/html 2010-03-08T23:35:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2389492/tanya-mullings-nominated-for-the-2010-juno-awards/
The 2010 Juno Nominees were announced in downtown Toronto . Tanya Mullings received a nomination for Reggae Recording Of The Year . This years awards will be hosted in St. Johns, NL . The 2010 celebrations in St. Johns will mark the 39 th anniversary of the JUNO Awards. Watch the JUNO Awards Live April 18 th on CTV . http://junoawards.ca/nominees/ www.myspace.com/tanyamullings For [...]]]> text/html 2010-02-04T16:19:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2310862/throwback-thursday-hot-locks-up/
Get out your love and stomp your stray dog feet around in the loam of your land, and it's all your land. Throwback : Alton Ellis - African Descendants (don lowed) Throwback : Leroy Sibbles - Express Yourself (don lowed) Throwback : Dennis Brown - No Man Is An Island (don lowed)]]> text/html 2010-01-22T19:49:37+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2279155/tvds-sockets-parting-shots/
As if it hasn't been made abundantly clear all week, Sockets Records is throwing its 5-Year Anniversary Party tonight at The Black Cat with label stalwarts The Cornel West Theory, HUME, Imperial China, Buildings, and Big Gold Belt. We thank them all for participating here this week. Label founder Sean Peoples has some parting thoughts and your Parting Shots this week: [...]]]> text/html 2010-01-04T21:22:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2233642/reggae-culture-3-people-get-ready/
Every time I call You tell me that you soon come I call you on the phone You tell me that you soon come Peter Tosh - Soon Come The Harder They Come (musical) Salut tous et bonne anne 2010 !! Oui, bon, je sais, j'ai pris un peu de retard dans la srie des articles sur la culture Reggae, mais bon c'est finalement la bonne occasion d'illustrer un concept fondamental de la culture jamaquaine: [...]]]> text/html 2009-12-04T18:59:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2172018/a-winter-mix/
The Israelites - Come Together The Congos - Congoman Alton Ellis - What Does It Take... Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston The Slickers - Johnny Too Bad Bonus The Mud Hut]]> text/html 2009-11-24T23:21:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2149298/the-reggae/
Hey there bloggermaniacs, it's been too long. While I was absent it looks like this blog has turned into Sportscenter without the funny commercials. Well without any further ado, I want to give you what you came for here in the first place... THE REGGAE. I've been jamming Phyllis Dillion pretty hard lately. All of her recording was done between the ages of 19 and 23 or something like that. Totally hypnotizing music. Alton Ellis is another guy that has been in heavy rotation. WikiP tells [...]]]> text/html 2009-10-09T18:06:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/2043826/fingerbanger-friday-hen-to-pan/
Last night I get a message from P.tone: "hen to pan, can not reconcile god to man." I don't know what to do with that. But I somehow think its true. Sure, he's been missing, some things, some days, some people. But I understand. Happy birthday jackass. Oroborus to you. Fingerbanger 1 : Alton Ellis - Rock Steady (don lowed) -- Fingerbanger 2 : Lizzy Borden - Love Is A Treasure (don lowed) -- Fingerbanger 3 [...]]]> text/html 2009-09-01T14:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/1958997/happy-birthday-alton-ellis-remembering-alton-tribute-mix/
www.deadlydragonsound.com As a child, Alton Ellis was a major part of the soundtrack in my house... One of Jamaica's most vocally-gifted and prolific singers, he would have been 72 years old today. I was able to grab this mix off the net last year after his death. It totally reminds me of Brooklyn '83!!! DOWNLOAD: Stephen T - Remembering Alton Tribute Mix 1 JAMAICA (STUDIO 1 LP: THE BEST OF..) 2 TUMBLING TEARS (STUDIO 1) 3 A [...]]]> text/html 2009-08-18T14:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/1929827/what-does-it-take-to-win-your-love-for-me/
Julian Lynch + Evan Brody of Family Portrait are Pillow Talk . Here, the duo cover Junior Walker 's " What Does It Take? " in the rocksteady style of Alton Ellis . mp3: pillow talk :: what does it take? *********]]> text/html 2009-05-07T12:41:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/1710126/alton-ellis-why-birds-follow-spring/
Ftons l'arrive des beaux jours et d'un long week end en douceur. Avec l'une des plus belle chanson que je connaisse: Why Birds Follow Spring . Et en bonus Duke Of Earl , sample par Cypress Hill sur Hand On the Pump . Ladies & Gentlemen, le regrett Alton Ellis . Alton Ellis - Why Birds Follow Spring [extrait de la compilation Soul Groover ] [...]]]> text/html 2009-05-04T22:05:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/1704066/le-jour-mme-de-linvention-du-rocksteady/
Monsieur Cyclopde strikes back. Aujourd'hui, il dcouvre comment l'absence d'un musicien (srement atteint de la grippe porcine) a fait progresser le ska vers le rocksteady, chanon manquant vers le reggae. :: Justin Hinds & The Dominoes : My Mama Told Me :: [ MP3 ] [ [...]]]>